Dr. Santanu Som, MD, DO

Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Santanu Som is a highly skilled and experienced board-certified family medicine physician. With a diverse background spanning hospitalist, general surgery, and emergency medicine, Dr. Som brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his patients.

Originally from India, Dr. Som is now a proud U.S. citizen and the founder of SOM Medical Practice, providing comprehensive medical care across multiple locations in New York.

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Dr. Santanu Som's Vision for Healthcare

Dr. Santanu Som, MD, DO, is passionate about improving healthcare for everyone. He believes in a future where high-quality care is accessible and affordable. That's why he's constantly exploring new ways to deliver care – more efficiently, more effectively. He's driven to create a healthcare system that truly puts patients first, one that minimizes unnecessary suffering and ensures everyone has the care they need.

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Basic Details

Accomplishments	Timeline	Details
MEDICAL EDUCATION	09/20 - 05/02	D.O., New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM), Old Westbury, NY
MEDICAL LICENSE & CITIZENSHIP	--	NY License: 242962 US CITIZEN
BOARD STATUS	Valid 06/2020 - 12/2029	Family Medicine, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
ADVANCED CRITICAL CARE SKILLS SET & CERTIFICATIONS	--	ATLS, Central line placement, Chest tube placement, A-line, Ventilator management, BIPAP Transcutaneous pacing, Airway management, Intubation regular and glideslope-guided

Residency and Fellowship

Timeline	Details
06/16 - 07/18	Family Medicine, Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport, NY
07/11 - 06/12	Critical Care Fellowship, NYMC Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY
07/04 - 07/07	Surgery, Peninsula Hospital Center, Far Rockaway, NY
07/03 - 06/04	Surgery, St John’s Episcopal Hospital, Queens, NY 11691
06/02 - 06/03	Emergency Medicine - Internal Medicine combined, St Barnabas Hospital, NYC, NY
09/20 - 05/02	DO, NY College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY

Work History

Timeline	Details
03/19 - Current	Primary Care and Addiction Medicine, Niagara Primary Care, Niagara Falls, NY
06/16 - Current	Physician/Medical Director, Niagara Falls Urgent Care, Niagara Falls, NY
04/19 - 12/24	Physician, Long Term Care, Absolute Care Rehabilitation and LTC
06/23 - 10/23	Physician, Niagara Rehabilitation, Niagara Falls, NY
03/22 - 07/22	Hospitalist/ER, River Hospital, Alexandria Bay, NY
12/20 - 04/21	Hospitalist, NYU University, Belleview Hospital, New York, NY
07/18 - 03/19	Hospitalist, Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport, NY
05/16 - 03/18	Emergency Medicine, Tri-Town Regional Hospital, Sidney, NY (Moonlighting)
01/14 - 06/16	Hospitalist, VA Medical Center, Bath, NY
11/14 - 05/16	Emergency Medicine, Lake Shore Hospital, Irving, NY
08/12 - 02/14	Hospitalist, EM and Critical Care, Orleans County Medical Center, Medina, NY
07/11 - 06/12	Critical Care & Trauma surgery, Fellowship, Westchester County Medical CTR, NY
12/10 - 03/11	Emergency Medicine Coverage to different MI hospitals through ASA Partners, MI
04/11 - 06/11	Emergency Medicine locum coverage to Montfort Jones Hospital, Kosciusko, MS
04/11 - 06/11	Emergency Medicine locum coverage in MS through Emergency Staffing Solution
10/09 - 06/11	Emergency Medicine attending, Patient Choice Medical Center, Port Gibson, MS
07/09 - 08/10	Fayette Medical Clinic, Urgent Care and General Surgery, Fayette, NY
04/08 - 06/09	General Surgery, Natchez Community Hospital, Natchez, MS 39120
11/07 - 03/08	Emergency medicine attending, Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
07/07 - 03/09	Hospitalist, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
07/03 - 07/07	Resident, General Surgery, St. John’s & Peninsula Hosp CTR, Far Rockaway, NY
06/02 - 06/03	PGY-1 Residency in ER-IM at St. Barnabas Hospital, NY